Channeling Marilyn Monroe’s style for Macy’s

There’s no denying the magnetic allure of Marilyn Monroe and her signature sultry-but-innocent style. During her lifetime, much ado was made of the secret to her glamor. Monroe replied simply: “I’m very definitely a woman and I enjoy it.”

Modern-day celebrities and the public alike continue to worship the legend. In 2011, Monroe’s iconic white dress from the film “The Seven Year Itch” was auctioned off for $5.5 million. In January, pop star Rihanna purchased a $160,000 Swarovski Crystal Marilyn Monroe portrait. And this month, Authentic Brands Group offers young women a slice of Marilyn charm for significantly less ($29 to $89) at 150 Macy’s stores and online.

The eponymous collection carries darling dresses with very deliberate hourglass silhouettes and picnic table print shirts that channel Monroe’s demure side. The jean shorts push the hemline envelope a bit, begging the question, would Monroe — who was known for her fluctuating weight and sometimes reclusive persona — wear such short shorts out and about? We think that if daisy dukes were the norm in the 1950s, Norma Jeane would find a way to make it work, and enjoy it.